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Puzzle #865
Puzzle #865 Until June 30 Robert Michel, Richard "Racehorse" Haynes, Jim Bunning, Adam West, and Helmut Kohl all died in 2017. Each one of these famous folks has something else in common, as well. Chuck Berry, Erin Moran, Gregg Allman, Jim Piersall, Barbara Hale, Mary...
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Puzzle #864
What (post 1900) Major Leaguer hit the most home runs in a span of 6 consecutive years? This one is tough! There’s just one try on this one, so be careful!
Humor #1
A little visual humor: True Story: Did you know that the State of Florida, in its wisdom, put enforcement of the automobile Lemon Law under the Department of Agriculture? Item #3: Ah, the innovations.
Puzzle #863
This young lady eventually played a regular character on a popular TV show. What is her name?
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Calling All Members!
LocSequiturApril, 2017 Calling all members!Although this is largely a duplicate of the column of the April 4M, there is the ability to expound on things a bit more here; if nothing else, simply for the entertainment value of it. Last month, I'd written a 4M article...
New Loc Sec Intro and Message
Hello All. As the new Loc Sec, I simply wanted to say hello, and to say that I am very honored to serve this amazing group of people. I also wanted to give you a bit of my vision for the coming year.
Sarasota Scrabblers, Permanent location change
Announcements: This permanent change-of-address for the Sarasota Scrabblers was too late to go into the March's The 4m: Sarasota Scrabblers is now at The Clever Cup Cafe , 6530 Gateway Ave. at 1:30 pm They serve specialty Teas, Coffees, homemade...
Evaluators Needed to Read Scholarship Essays
You may have received this. Scholarship Chair, Linda Hathaway, informs us that the local Mensa Scholarship decision period begins. And asks us to read the essays, and weigh in on whom you think is a worthy choice.Contact us to be put in touch. The...
American Mensa’s New Executive Director
On behalf of the American Mensa Committee, I'm proud to announce the selection of Trevor Mitchell as American Mensa’s new Executive Director. The AMC is thrilled with this choice — the leadership Trevor has demonstrated is just what Mensa needs as we continue to...
Why Did You Join? Why Do You Remain?
This is a topic presented for your comment and participation. What, exactly, did you hope to get out of the organization? And where, ideally, should we go?
Net Neutrality, and discussion.
Much discussion (read, uproar) currently surrounds the discussion of “Net Neutrality” — or more specifically, the roll back of the eighteen-month law.
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